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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,272.41, 5,897.34 and 2,503.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,272.41, 5,897.34 and 2,503.98 is: 3,456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,272.41 : 5,897.34 = 2,503.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,272.41/5,897.34 = 2,503.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,272.41x = 5,897.34 × 2,503.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,272.41x = 14,766,821.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,766,821.41/4,272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.32

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